Public-interest payphones in Maine continue to provide a crucial and free, yet hopelessly aging, connection for people who need a dependable way to call for help.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine health leaders honor World AIDS Day as Trump administration stays silent
Federal employees were told not to commemorate the day, which comes as Maine faces its largest HIV outbreak to date.
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Posted inMaine Crime
Farmington marijuana operation violated state law, U.S. attorneys say
Some industry members say the conviction of Lucas Sirois puts legitimate cannabis businesses at risk. Prosecutors say law-abiding operations have nothing to worry about.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, The Franklin Journal
Judge denies defense request to acquit Lucas and Robert Sirois of marijuana charges
Defense attorneys say the plants that were allegedly grown and sold illegally by the Siroises were ‘legal hemp, not illegal marijuana.’ Prosecutors disagree.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Lewiston hospital to end trauma center status over ‘burdensome costs’
The move will leave Maine with 2 trauma centers, but CMMC officials say patients won’t ‘notice much of a change.’
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Bail revoked for alleged leader of illicit Farmington marijuana operation
A federal judge ordered Lucas Sirois to be held in custody after he allegedly retrieved firearms and made threats while awaiting trial.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Unvaccinated pets a rising risk around Maine, experts say
Rising canine virus cases in several counties have left some pet owners fearful and urging others to vaccinate.
Posted inHealth, News
Bangor launches HIV case management program amid Maine’s largest outbreak
It will bring support services to Bangor, while another program is expanding HIV and AIDS services to all but 2 counties in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Handler of Maine public safety dog resigns while facing animal cruelty charge
Brodie Hinckley, who served as the director of the Maine Bureau of Emergency Communications, resigned from his position this month.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine wedding caterer suddenly cancels contracts, leaving couples out of time and money
The Maine attorney general has fielded 17 complaints against Simply Catered by Bethany in the past two months.